Total births
471
Unisex name · since 1994
Averey
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 471 babies named Averey, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11512
- among girls today
- 471
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other girls
Averey currently ranks #11512 among unisex names in America, with 471 babies recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Averey has been recorded 471 times among girls since 1994, currently ranked #11512 nationally and more common than 35% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #11512 among girls today
- 471 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 35% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Averey is currently the #11512 unisex name in America, more common than 35% of girls - 471 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #11512
- among girls today
- 471
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other girls
Averey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11512
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 35% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Averey was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
53 babies were named Averey in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Averey compares
471 Top 46% higher than 54% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Averey's all-time total is 23% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Averey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 471 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 48 | 19,840 |
Averey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Averey's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Averey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#11,512
Active since
1994
Averey popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Averey popularity over time - boys
206 total births recorded since 1994 (Averey as boys' name)
Averey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Averey's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Averey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s
2000s
153 births
- 2010s
2010s
233 births
- 2020s 59
2020s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 233 births (49% of all-time use).
Averey by state
Where Averey concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 18 | 3.8% |
| #2 | California | | 9 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 7 | 1.5% |
Texas share of Averey's total US births 3.8%
Even split
18 of 471 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Averey? ▼
471 babies have been named Averey since 1994. It currently ranks #11512 among girls. The peak year was 2013 with 53 births.
When was Averey most popular? ▼
Averey was most popular in the 2010s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Averey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Averey are Texas (18 births), California (9 births), Ohio (7 births).
Is Averey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Averey is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 471 births, and as a boy's name it has 206 births.
How long has the name Averey been used? ▼
Records for Averey go back to 1994, giving 32 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Averey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Avery, Averie, Averi, Avelina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Averey's data
- Averey's decade-level peak was the 2010s (233 total births); usage has since declined to 59 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Avereys (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Averey
Nearby Names Like Averey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Averey
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Averie Girl
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Averi Girl
#1158 7,909 births
Avelina Girl
#3234 1,804 births
Aven Girl
#2902 1,655 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Averey: #11512 Unisex Name - 471 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/averey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Averey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.